Economics

New Zealand Households Are Spending Less as Cost of Living Rises

Pedestrians walk past cafes and restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand.

Photographer: Brendon O'Hagan/Bloomberg
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New Zealanders are starting to spend less in response to rising fuel prices and other living costs, according to a survey of Westpac customers.